EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Please" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk mengajukan permintaan atau perintah secara sopan.
Please open the door.
Tolong buka pintunya.
EN: In Western business culture, it is common to use the person's first name even in formal settings like interviews to create a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'Thank you very much' to show more politeness or gratitude than just saying 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Thank you very much" untuk menunjukkan kesopanan atau rasa terima kasih yang lebih mendalam daripada sekadar mengatakan "Thank you".
Thank you very much for your help.
Terima kasih banyak atas bantuanmu.
EN: In Western business culture, it is common and polite to address someone by their first name after an initial introduction, especially in a friendly company culture.
EN: Use 'How are you doing?' as a common way to ask someone about their current state or feelings. It is slightly more casual than 'How are you?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How are you doing?" sebagai cara umum untuk menanyakan kabar atau kondisi seseorang saat ini. Ungkapan ini sedikit lebih santai daripada "How are you?".
How are you doing this morning?
Bagaimana kabarmu pagi ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, this question is often used as a greeting rather than a deep inquiry into one's life. A short, positive answer like 'I'm doing well, thanks' is standard.
EN: Use the 'be verb + doing' structure to describe your current state or feelings when answering 'How are you?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur "be + verb-ing" untuk mendeskripsikan kondisi atau perasaan Anda saat ini, yang sering digunakan untuk menjawab "Bagaimana kabarmu?".
I am feeling happy today.
Saya merasa sangat senang hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question. Responding with 'I am doing well' followed by a 'thank you' is the standard professional way to acknowledge the greeting.
EN: Use 'Can you...' to ask someone to do something or to ask for information in a polite but direct way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can you..." untuk meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau menanyakan informasi secara sopan dan langsung.
Can you tell me your name?
Bisa tolong beri tahu nama Anda?
EN: In job interviews, 'experience' usually refers to professional work history rather than general life experiences. It is a standard prompt for candidates to summarize their career.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about a job or action that finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk membicarakan pekerjaan atau tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
I worked as a teacher for three years.
Saya pernah bekerja sebagai guru selama tiga tahun.
EN: In Western job interviews, it is common to use 'worked as' followed by a job title to clearly state your professional background.
EN: Use the past tense verb 'led' (from 'lead') to talk about work responsibilities you had in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau "led" (dari kata "lead") untuk membicarakan tanggung jawab pekerjaan yang pernah Anda pegang di masa lalu.
I led a project last year.
Saya memimpin sebuah proyek tahun lalu.
EN: In job interviews, using 'I led' or 'I managed' shows leadership skills, which is highly valued in Western corporate culture even for small teams.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to express your impression or opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "sound" + kata sifat untuk mengekspresikan kesan atau pendapat Anda tentang sesuatu yang baru saja Anda dengar.
That sounds interesting.
Kedengarannya menarik.
EN: In Western job interviews, 'strengths' refers to specific skills or personality traits that make you a good fit for the job. It is common for interviewers to use positive reinforcement like 'That sounds great' to build rapport.
EN: Use 'be good at' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to describe a skill or something you do well.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be good at" yang diikuti kata kerja berakhiran "-ing" untuk mendeskripsikan keahlian atau sesuatu yang Anda kuasai dengan baik.
She is good at playing the piano.
Dia mahir bermain piano.
EN: In job interviews, 'solving problems' and 'helping others' are highly valued soft skills that demonstrate initiative and teamwork.
EN: Use 'Why do you...' to ask for a reason or purpose behind someone's actions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Why do you..." untuk menanyakan alasan atau tujuan di balik tindakan seseorang.
Why do you like this book?
Mengapa kamu menyukai buku ini?
EN: In job interviews, this question is used to gauge a candidate's interest in the specific company rather than just any job. It's an opportunity to show you have researched the company.
EN: Use 'like' followed by nouns to express positive feelings about specific things. When listing multiple things, use 'and' to connect them.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "like" yang diikuti dengan kata benda untuk mengekspresikan rasa suka terhadap hal-hal tertentu. Saat menyebutkan beberapa hal, gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkannya.
I like your office and the team.
Saya menyukai kantor dan tim Anda.
EN: In job interviews, mentioning 'company culture' shows that you have researched the company and care about fitting into the work environment, which is highly valued by employers.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk mengekspresikan keinginan atau tujuan.
I want to travel to Japan next year.
Saya ingin bepergian ke Jepang tahun depan.
EN: In Western job interviews, emphasizing personal growth and a 'growth mindset' is highly valued as it shows you are motivated and adaptable.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan dari Let us) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk mengusulkan melakukan suatu aktivitas bersama.
Let's go to the park.
Mari kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In many Western job interviews, the employer usually initiates the discussion about salary after evaluating the candidate's fit.
EN: Use 'What + [Noun]' to ask for specific information about a category (like salary range, color, or time).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + [Kata Benda]" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu kategori (seperti kisaran gaji, warna, atau waktu).
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In many English-speaking business cultures, discussing salary is standard during the later stages of an interview. Using the word 'range' (a minimum and maximum) is considered more flexible and professional than stating a single fixed number.
EN: Use 'between A and B' to talk about a range or choice involving two specific points or numbers.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "between A and B" untuk membicarakan rentang atau pilihan yang melibatkan dua titik atau angka tertentu.
The meeting is between 2:00 and 3:00.
Rapatnya diadakan antara jam dua dan jam tiga.
EN: In many Western job interviews, salary is often discussed as an annual gross amount (before taxes). 'Eighty thousand' usually refers to the yearly pay.
EN: Use 'within' to show that something is inside a specific limit or range, such as money or time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "within" untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu berada di dalam batas atau rentang tertentu, seperti jumlah uang atau waktu.
The price is within my budget.
Harga ini masuk dalam anggaran saya.
EN: In job interviews, 'within our range' is a standard professional way to confirm that the candidate's salary expectations match the company's budget without committing to a final number yet.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for specific information about someone, such as their name, job, or schedule.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is your..." untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang seseorang, seperti nama, pekerjaan, atau jadwalnya.
What is your phone number?
Berapa nomor telepon Anda?
EN: In job interviews, 'availability' refers to when you can start working or which shifts you can take. It is a professional way to ask about your schedule.
EN: Use 'in + [time period]' to talk about when something will happen in the future, counting from now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in + [jangka waktu]" untuk membicarakan kapan sesuatu akan terjadi di masa depan, dihitung dari saat ini.
I will finish the report in three days.
Saya akan menyelesaikan laporan ini dalam tiga hari.
EN: In many Western countries, 'two weeks' notice' is the standard professional courtesy when leaving a job, which is why Ryan mentions this specific timeframe.
EN: Use 'work' to mean that a plan, time, or situation is suitable or convenient.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "work" untuk menyatakan bahwa suatu rencana, waktu, atau situasi itu cocok atau nyaman.
Does Friday work for you?
Apakah hari Jumat cocok untuk Anda?
EN: In professional settings, saying 'That works for us' is a polite and direct way to agree to a timeline or condition without being overly formal.
EN: Use 'Will there be...?' to ask about the existence of something in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Will there be...?" untuk menanyakan keberadaan sesuatu di masa depan.
Will there be a meeting tomorrow?
Apakah akan ada rapat besok?
EN: In many Western job markets, asking about the next steps (like a second interview) shows your interest and helps you manage your expectations.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future actions or promises made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" untuk membicarakan tindakan di masa depan atau janji yang dibuat pada saat berbicara.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In professional settings, 'follow-up' refers to any action taken after a meeting or interview to maintain contact or provide more information. It is considered polite and shows high interest.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + noun' to show gratitude for a specific thing or action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Thank you for + kata benda" untuk menyampaikan rasa terima kasih atas hal atau tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for your help.
Terima kasih atas bantuan Anda.
EN: In professional settings like interviews, it is standard etiquette to thank the interviewer for their time. Adding the person's name makes the interaction feel more personal and respectful.
EN: Use 'It was nice to meet you' at the end of a first meeting to say goodbye politely.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It was nice to meet you" pada akhir pertemuan pertama untuk berpamitan secara sopan.
It was nice to meet you, Sarah. Have a good day!
Senang bertemu denganmu, Sarah. Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In professional settings, using 'It was nice to meet you' (past tense) is standard at the end of a meeting, whereas 'It is nice to meet you' (present tense) is used at the beginning.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is commonly used in polite responses.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "too" di akhir kalimat untuk mengartikan "juga". Kata ini umum digunakan dalam tanggapan yang sopan.
I am a student too.
Saya juga seorang siswa.
EN: In professional settings, repeating the sentiment with 'too' is a standard way to show mutual respect at the end of an interview or meeting.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or action that is planned or promised.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will be" untuk membicarakan kondisi atau tindakan di masa depan yang direncanakan atau dijanjikan.
I will be at home tonight.
Saya akan ada di rumah malam ini.
EN: In professional settings, 'We will be in touch' is a polite way to end a meeting or interview, indicating that the speaker will contact the other person later with an update.
EN: 'You too' is a common short response used to return a wish or greeting back to the other person without repeating the whole sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: "You too" adalah respons singkat yang umum digunakan untuk membalas ucapan doa atau salam kepada lawan bicara tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh kalimat.
Have a nice weekend! You too!
Selamat akhir pekan! Kamu juga!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is considered polite to return a well-wish (like 'Have a great day') with 'You too' before saying goodbye.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: pengetahuan atau keterampilan yang diperoleh dalam bidang tertentu
Dalam konteks: Seseorang yang menulis atau merancang perangkat lunak komputer; pengembang (developer)
Dalam konteks: Kelebihan atau kemampuan yang dikuasai seseorang
Dalam konteks: Nilai-nilai dan suasana kerja dalam suatu organisasi atau perusahaan
Dalam konteks: Gaji yang dibayarkan pemberi kerja kepada karyawan secara berkala
Dalam konteks: Rentang variasi dalam batas-batas tertentu
Dalam konteks: Waktu atau ketersediaan seseorang untuk mulai bekerja atau menghadiri kegiatan
Dalam konteks: Wawancara yang dilakukan untuk menilai calon karyawan
Dalam konteks: Tindakan atau pesan tindak lanjut (follow-up)
Dalam konteks: Mengekspektasikan atau mengharapkan hasil tertentu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To sit down; a polite way to invite someone to sit.
Silakan duduk
To communicate with someone or maintain contact.
Tetap berhubungan; hubungi lagi
To be able to do something well.
Pandai dalam...
The span between the minimum and maximum base salary that an employer is willing to pay for a specific job.
Rentang gaji
The specific date or time when a candidate is free to start a new job or attend a meeting.
Ketersediaan
A communication or action intended to continue or further a previous contact or activity.
Tindak lanjut